Chongwe

Relaxed and idyllic, Chongwe is the pared back safari darling of your dreams. Set right on the water’s edge, nine unassuming tents are situated on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi River, with arguably the best view in the Lower Zambezi. Here, the wildlife action will have you on the edge of your very comfortable seat. Lions, hippos, wild dogs and elephant encounters are the order of the day. Laughter and story swapping around the camp fire are the highlight of each night. If classic safaris are your thing, you’ve arrived. And if you’ve been searching for your ‘happy place’, you’re home.

Stuff we love

Grassy banks of the Lower Zambezi

Peering out of the wildlife hide, camera in hand, for some covert close-ups of whatever happens to wander by.
Afternoon snoozes interrupted only by the occasional thud of a base-jumping baboon on the roof.
Dropping a rod into the Zambezi for a spot of tiger-fishing. Try not to topple overboard, they put up one hell of a fight!

Chongwe in pictures

Aerial view of Zambezi River at Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park

Chongwe Camp aerial view on the Zambezi River, with view of safari boats and boma

Magnificent bull elephant on the lawns of Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National park

Enjoying drinks around the fire in the Boma on the banks of the Zambezi River at Chongwe Camp, Zambia

Dinner set up along the banks of the river at Chonge Camp, Lower Zambezi National park

Elephant eating outside the bar at Congwe safari camp in Lower Zambezi National Park

Dinner set up on the banks of the Zambezi river at Chongwe safari camp in Zambia

Sunset view of Zambezi River from Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park

Elephant walking past the safari tent at Chongwe Camp, Zambia

Chongwe Camp, view over the river from inside the safari tent, Zambia

Traditional reeded bathroom open to the elements at Chongwe Camp in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Elephants on the river bank on Canoe safari at Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi River camp

Game vehicle drives though the water to the drinks set up on the banks of the Zambezi river

Elephant reaching for the highest fruit on the lawns at Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park

Man watches game from the Hide at Chongwe camp, Lower Zambezi national Park

Young hippo and mother run and splash into the water.

Unique hanging sleeping hammock at Chongwe Camp Sleepout, Zambia

relaxing in hammock enjoying the sleep-out at Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park

Sleep-out under the stars at Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park

sitting around the campfire before dinner at the Chongwe Camp Sleepout in Zambia

Enjoying breakfast on a campfire at the Chongwe Camp sleep-out in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Baboon in a palm forest, Lower Zambezi National Park

Lodge activities

Hide

Camp pool

Sleep under the stars

Game Drive

Night Drive

Birdwatching

Bush Walk

Boat Safari

Outdoor Shower

Canoeing

Fishing

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Grassy banks of the Lower Zambezi

Chongwe in pictures

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